okay, its end of month again ....

and it makes me curious...how everyone fared this month. I am probably gonna slip in just like last month with 10 lbs gone. I do see my surgeon on the first for my six month check up. BLOOD work drawn and look forward to his comments on my progress. Well lets see what everyone is doing.... 310/198/???

Well I have lost 9 pounds this month. Slow but at least it is leaving. My appointment is the 8th will give the official low down then. Deloris 309/288/190/135

Well I'm only at about 6 pounds lost this month but to be honest I like it slow and healthy, there is alot to melt on this short body. My biggest issue has been snacking I eat toooooo much popcorn. But compared to what I used to eat it's not even close to being bad. never again

Congrats Lisa on getting below 200!!! I have lost 11 lbs this month, I started out at 179 and am now 168. I haven't lost anything in a week though, it all came off really fast in the beggining of the month. Weird. I think I am done for the month, and am on another stall, which happens every month for me. But I will take 11 lbs over October's loss of only 7.8 lbs!! Good luck to everyone for December!! I am scared about that month with all the treats that seem to always be around. Hard to resist the old habit of buying Christmas goodies/candy in the store and baking all the time. Usually I start making treats right after Thanksgiving. Not this year!! Tiffany 247/168/125

Well, I haven't been as lucky as all of you. I have only lost 3lbs this month. But I will take that. Guess it is better than nothing. I will admit I haven't been excercising like I should and have made it a priority to get back to the gym for the full month of December. I survived the Thanksgiving torture! Didn't have the urge to eat much of anything so that was really good. The dr I work for is leaving the University to go into private practice. Today is his last day and what does he bring me???? A huge basket of CHOCOLATES! Oh they look so good but I am not letting them tempt me. I have given some away already and will give the rest to my children. The basket is beautiful and the thought behind it was very nice! I go to the surgeon for my 6 month check up on December 12, even though I really don't want to go! It is so far away and so close to Christmas that I don't really want to spend the extra money but I know I have to do it. Hope everyone is doing well. Stay strong during this most tempting time of the year!! Shelley

On October 20th (five months out) I weighed 292lbs on November 20th (six months out) I weighed 275lbs so that is 17lbs for the month. Chip

oops October was my 4th month out and November was my 5th month. I can't add anymore. LOL Chip

I will check back in here on Friday - my next weigh in day. I refuse to step on the scale before then. I will be under 200... I will be under 200... I will be under 200... I will be under 200... I will be under 200... I will be under 200... I will be under 200... I will be under 200... I will be under 200... I will be under 200... Nicole Lap RNY - 6/7/05 312/201/150

OH nicole you will get to ONDERLAND! I wound up with a ONDERFUL thanksgiving and hit that marker that morning. I am sure you will be there. IT felt like i was waiting that moment myself for 2 months once i got into those single 200 digits. IM cheering you on! I am there hand extended to you at the border crossing! GOT YOUR place warm you will do it. GET THOSE PAPERs in order your makeing this big milestone SOON! NICE to hear how everyone is doing! AND i imagine many of us will have our check ups so do share them with us once you do meet with your surgeon for check ups. LISA

I am right with you Lisa, I lost 10lbs this month. I am 206 closing in on wonderland and hoping I make before my 6 month check-up which is a little late on 12/22. But I feel awesome and I continue to try to make changes in my habits and my head. I still get tempted by all the old stuff but the difference now is its easier to say no and I love the way I look and feel so much that I use that as my reminder to keep it in check. Hope all is well with everyone. We have to be strong this month. Its gonna be tricky. I know for me I am not going to buy the stuff I usually do so that I am not faced with the temptation. Also I have found a lot of great sugar-free reciepes. Thank goodness for Splenda. Have a great day! Lynn